The gravitational force between two objects is 2000 N. The mass of each object is reduced to one-third of its original mass. How must the distance between the objects change to keep the gravitational force between them 2000 N?

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The distance must be three times greater.

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The gravitational force between two objects is 2000 N. The mass of each object is reduced to one-third of its original mass. How must the distance between the objects change to keep the gravitational force between them 2000 N?

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